Business Advisory Articles

Spreadsheets may have worked for financial planning, but as your business grows, a business advisor can help you transition to integrated software systems that boost accuracy and streamline operations.

From Spreadsheets to Systems

March 5, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Is it time to break up with Excel? As your business grows, sticking with spreadsheets might be holding you back. Discover why upgrading to smarter, integrated software systems could be the change your business needs.

An article discussing how falling interest rates could impact your finances, covering areas like investments, loans, and savings. It explores potential benefits and risks, helping readers make informed financial decisions.

Interest rates come down: how could this affect your finances?

February 26, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand recently reduced the official cash rate (OCR) to 3.75%. What does a drop in interest rates mean for you, your business and your financial opportunities?

Setting personal and financial goals for your business

Making your business work for you: the big goal

February 19, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala

Is your business helping you deliver on your personal goals? Our new article looks at ways to make your business work for you, with handy hints on setting and tracking your goals.

Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax for your business. Here is how you can manage your business costs and tax obligations by understanding what Provisional tax and how it works.

Provisional Tax – how does it work?

February 12, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Provisional tax is like paying progress payments on next year’s income tax. Be aware of the rules that can lower compliance costs for small businesses. Talk to us about your tax plan.

NZ business owners reviewing their ACC levies with Accelerate Engine to ensure accurate payments and save money on overcharges.

Are You Overpaying Your ACC Levies?

January 29, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Are you overpaying your ACC levies? Up to 75% of NZ businesses are paying too much—here's what you need to know and how you can start saving money today!

Feeling overwhelmed as a Kiwi business owner? Discover practical business advice and proven strategies to manage stress, recover from burnout, and reignite your passion. Click to learn more!

How kiwi business owners can avoid burnout in 2025

January 22, 2025 / Manisha Kesha

Feeling overwhelmed as a Kiwi business owner? Discover practical business advice and proven strategies to manage stress, recover from burnout, and reignite your passion.

How the Healthy Business Checklist helps New Zealand businesses achieve growth and a successful year by building resilience and planning for the future.

Is Your New Zealand Business Ready to Thrive in 2025?

January 15, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Is your NZ business ready for 2025? Here's how a Healthy Business Checklist can strengthen your business's resilience for a successful year ahead!

Here are the skills you will need as you get ready to take on the family business as a successor

Taking on the Family Business

November 20, 2024 / Kunal Topiwala

Becoming the successor to the family business is an honour – but it can also be a daunting role to take on. We’ve summarised five of the core skills you need as the head of the business.

Business tips for business owners navigating challenging times

Dealing with uncertainty – tips for business owners

November 13, 2024 / Manisha Kesha

Inflation is down but there’s still real uncertainty for business owners. After years of challenging times knowing what step to take next is a key worry, we can help with planning your next move.

Self-contractors here is all you need to know to manage your business and measure your expenses and costs.

Keeping tax and expenses in check as a self-employer

November 7, 2024 / SME Business Advisory Team

Working for yourself or running your own business? Setup robust systems for expenses & tax requirements so you can focus on your important tasks. We can help take the headaches out of your business accounting.

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